2 outs man on 2nd. Runner goes.

This situation rarely happens in baseball because there often is much to lose and little to gain. However, under some circumstances it is a prudent decision. The debatable point is whether or not it actually makes sense for the catcher to throw the ball to the 3B to record the out.

Consider where the defense is. The defense is in best range. That means they are playing at a depth that will prevent the ball from getting to the outfield and yet not too deep where you can't throw the batter out at 1B. So, if the runner takes off for 3B (probably without being held too close by one of the middle infielders) there is a good chance that he will have a big jump and the 3B will have to go along way to get to the bag. If the 3B has to go a long way to the bag, he must leave his position early to do so. Is this what we want?

No. We want the 3B playing BEST RANGE. That's why we put him there in the first place.

Despite the fact that it doesn't make the most sense to attempt a steal of 3B. It might actually make less sense to attempt to throw the runner out. Keep all your infielders in best range and don't ask them to cover a stolen base attempt when the ball could be hit in their direction.

It must be communicated to all infielders if this is the defense's intent. It's not enough for the catcher to only eat the ball. Because what's worse than an infielder leaving his position to catch a potential thrown ball is for an infielder to leave his position without even the possibility of catching a thrown ball.

2 outs man on 2nd might be a time for the coach to signal "Best range and hold all throws and hold your ground."